Peter Barrett (British, B. 1935) "Composite of Dogs" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Combination First Day Cover including the Great Britain 9P Old English Sheepdog, 11P West Highland Terrier, 10-1/2P Welsh Springer Spaniel and the 13P Irish Setter stamps issued February 7, 1979.
The path trod by man and dog winds back to the dim caves of history. They have traveled far, these two, working and playing together as only best friends can do. And nowhere does the story of this lifelong companionship unfold with more heartfelt emotion and delightful humor than in Great Britain. Where the Englishmen long ago formed the habit of taking his dog wherever he went ... from pub to pew. Appropriately, on February 7, 1979 - in celebration of the world famous annual Cruft's Dog Show - Great Britain released four stamps honoring the best-known and best-loved native British dogs: West Highland Terrier, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Old English Sheepdog, and Irish Setter. For this important First Day of Issue, Fleetwood commissioned Peter Barrett, the British artist who designed the stamps, to create original works of art for The Magic of Man's Best Friend collection which included this beautiful Composite of Dogs piece.
Image Size: 6 x 6.75 in.
Overall Size: 11.75 x 12.75 in.
Unframed. (B95308)
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